Biography

My research background is equivariant dynamical systems. This field studies how geometric considerations restrict and influence the behaviour of physical systems. In more mathematical terms, I consider how algebraic structures, like groups and more general groupoids, can be used to study differential equations! These techniques have applications in many different physical sciences; for example, it helps us understand different animal gaits (basically, how animals move around) in biology.
 
I have extensive teaching experience and spend considerable time on the transition from School to University mathematics. I received an HE STEM grant to examine these transitions, and the outcomes resulted in several new Keele mathematics modules. I work with the Further Mathematics Support Programme to provide professional development for teachers across the country, talking at outreach events across the country and provided tuition to A-level mathematics and further mathematics students. I enjoy showing people how mathematics helps us understand the world and hopefully changing their perceptions of the subject.
 
I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a Fellow of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA), a Chartered Mathematican (CMath) and a member of Mathematics in Education and Industry. I am an external consultant for the International Gateway for Gifted Youth (IGGY) providing support and resources for young people the world over.

Teaching

  • MAT-10042: Applicable Mathematics
  • MAT-10044: Investigations and Problem Solving
  • MAT-30023: Mathematical Biology
  • MAT-40010 Symmetric Differential Equations

Publications

Main Roles

  • School Director of Learning and Teaching
  • Second Year Tutor Team
  • ECs Panel
  • Timetabling

Funding and Prestige

Funding:
 
2019 - 2020, JISC, Joint project with Ed de Quincey 
Embedding Learning Analytics into Programme Review and Curriculum Design. 
Value: £19,980
 
2015 Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP)
Commissioned to develop and deliver a course developing sixth formers’ mathematical problem-solving skills.
Value: £4625.
 
2013 International Gateway for Gifted Youth (IGGY)
Commissioned to produce a mathematical series on cryptography for IGGY knowledge’s worldwide learning portal.  
Value: £3000
 
2012, National HE STEM Grant, 
Enriching Mechanics Teaching using the Leeds Mechanics Kit.
Value: £1,700
 
2011 - 2013 FMSP
Commissioned to develop and deliver online courses providing school tuition support and teacher professional development
Value: £2425
 
2011, National HE STEM Grant, 
Mathematics Arcade.
Value: £1,300
 
2011 - 2012. National HE STEM Grant, (Partnership between 13 HEIs.)
Problem Solving and Mathematical Modelling.
Value £45,000. Keele £9,000                                                                                 
 
2011 FMSP
Commissioned to produce online courses and webinars for FMSP professional development and tuition.
Value: £8000 
 
Prestige:
 
Student Choice Award. (2015) A nomination-based award.
Won “Innovative Teaching through Technology”
Awarded Senior Fellow of HEA status
(2016)
Awarded
Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA) (2016)
Awarded
Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation (2017)
Keele Excellence Award in Learning and Teaching. (2017) 
Won for “Championing Technology Enhanced Learning in Mathematics”

School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5AA